Artist Interviews
Inside Towa Bird’s Rise in Music, New Album | Billboard Women in Music 2026
This is partner content. Billboard and Hennessy present Next in Sound with Towa Bird, in which the rising star opens up about her early inspirations, new album and what it meant to appear at Billboard Women in Music 2026. Towa Bird: It’s Towa Bird, and I’m here with Billboard and Hennesey for Women
“I didn't think I needed a drum machine, so I gave mine to one of the road crew”: Phil Collins reveals that he gave his brand-new Roland CR-78 to a roadie, then got it back and created "the record that people think of when they think of me”
“It was very basic. It was really a cocktail drum machine, you know, for people that play piano in bars”
Macaulay Culkin Opens Up About “Unfinished Business” with Catherine O’Hara
O'Hara, his on-screen mother in the Home Alone movies, passed away in late January. Macaulay Culkin Opens Up About “Unfinished Business” with Catherine O’Hara Eddie Fu
Universal Music India renews distro deal with music services company first.wav
Universal Music India, which first signed an exclusive worldwide distribution deal with Indian music services company first.wav in 2023, has renewed its agreement with the Mumbai-based entity. The major will […] The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM to Participate in IMS Ibiza 2026 Program
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
Anthropic’s new funding round sees valuation approaching $1tn
Its tangle with music publishers continues to show no sign of impeding Anthropic’s ability to raise absolutely tons of money from investors and tech giants. The AI firm is reportedly in talks to raise its next bumper round of funding. Bloomberg suggested that it’s raising “at least” $30bn at a val
‘Spirit Of The North 2’ Soundtrack to Include Unreleased Music
Check out a live performance of ‘The Song Of Misthaven’, exclusively on NME
Market Analysis: Quantifying the Growth of Adrien and the Ozcillex Signal
Analysis of Spotify engagement metrics reveals an 18% surge for French artist adrien under the Ozcillex label, signaling a concentrated period of early-stage audience growth.
‘Spirit Of The North 2’ soundtrack is coming to streaming with unheard songs
Check out a live performance of ‘The Song Of Misthaven’, exclusively on NME
New Doc ‘Primetime Predator’ to Explore Rolf Harris’ Dark Double Life
"Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator" will debut Tuesday, June 9 on the ABC, and will feature interviews with survivors who’ve never before spoken publicly of his crimes.
Rolf Harris’ Dark Double Life to Be Explored In New Doc ‘Primetime Predator’
"Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator" will debut Tuesday, June 9 on the ABC, and will feature interviews with survivors who’ve never before spoken publicly of his crimes.
Linda Perry discusses new documentary and 4 Non Blondes
The legendary songwriter & frontwoman also talks to the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast about reuniting with her '90s band for a new album.
Linda Perry Talks ‘Let It Die Here’ Documentary & Album, Plus 4 Non Blondes’ ‘What’s Up?’ Viral Moment: ‘You Can’t Buy That Kind of Marketing’
The legendary songwriter & frontwoman also talks to the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast about reuniting with her '90s band for a new album.
Sadler Vaden Reveals Approach to Slide Guitar
Don't sweat the action, keep it in standard tuning and just pretend you're a trapeze artist with syrup on the fingerboard... Wait, what!?
“Sometimes I try to pretend that someone threw mud on the fretboard of my guitar, or thick syrup! It’s a funny thing to imagine but it changes the way you play”: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Sadler Vaden reveals his approach to slide guitar
Don't sweat the action, keep it in standard tuning and just pretend you're a trapeze artist with syrup on the fingerboard... Wait, what!?
“Sometimes I try to pretend that someone threw mud on the fretboard of my guitar, or thick syrup! It’s a funny thing to imagine but it changes the way you play”: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Sadler Vaden reveals his approach to slide guitar
Don't sweat the action, keep it in standard tuning and just pretend you're a trapeze artist with syrup on the fingerboard... Wait, what!?
“Sometimes I try to pretend that someone threw mud on the fretboard of my guitar, or thick syrup! It’s a funny thing to imagine but it changes change the way you play”: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Sadler Vaden reveals his approach to slide guitar
Don't sweat the action, keep it in standard tuning and just pretend you're a trapeze artist with syrup on the fingerboard... Wait, what!?
The Secret to Every Pop Girl Glam Starts With Skin Care | Rock the Look
This is partner content. In this episode of Rock the Look, presented by Neutrogena, celebrity makeup artist Micaela Cleary breaks down how to create the ultimate effortless pop girl glam. From glowing skin prep to soft, camera-ready makeup, Micaela reveals why skin care is the foundation behind ever
Ohana Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup with Pearl Jam, Tyler Childers, Maná, and Pixies
The Eddie Vedder-founded festival returns to Dana Point for its 10th anniversary on September 25th-27th. Ohana Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup with Pearl Jam, Tyler Childers, Maná, and Pixies Paolo Ragusa
Measured Growth: Adam Freeland and the Breaks Metric Surge
Recent data reveals a steady 2% growth in Spotify followers for Adam Freeland, signaling a calculated expansion of interest within the breaks genre and the UK electronic scene.